trajectory

as in path
the curved course along which something (such as a rocket) moves through the air or through space the trajectory of the missile

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Recent Examples of trajectory No doubt fans would embrace the arena evolution as simply the next rung on the band’s inevitable, world-conquering trajectory. Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025 The trajectory, however, appears inevitable. Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The trajectory puts Venus in a different category than most of its perceivable peers. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Nonprofits, educational institutions, and health care organizations are often more receptive to candidates who are motivated by purpose rather than a traditional career trajectory. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trajectory
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Noun
  • Since that meeting, during which allies expressed optimism of a path forward on security guarantees, no progress has materialized.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The advance gives sodium batteries a clearer path to compete with lithium.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • Cocaine production in Colombia has soared as the government takes a hands-off approach to coca cultivation, fueling a wave of violence across Latin America as cartels vie for control of trafficking routes.
    semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The easy route takes visitors along a disused rail line for a gentle jaunt in one of the Pacific Northwest's loveliest regions.
    Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • By following these steps, organizations can ensure that archiving achieves the traditional, tactical objectives while also supporting broader business goals.
    Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.
    Vogue, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Premiere dates drop without fanfare, entire seasons release at once, and cliffhangers have largely been replaced by bingeable story arcs.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The space race between the United States and China remains contested, with their satellites taking turns tracking each other in Earth's orbit, according to latest imagery.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Though murder is the most severe metric, the deaths-only data approach entirely excludes acts of arson, assault, and vandalism, all typical tactics of leftist antifascist militants used to intimidate political opponents and pave the way for a revolution.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
  • This has yet to be confirmed, but the way that the Cardinals' back was carted off the field pointed to things being very serious.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Where the gobs of torque on track felt sufficient, if not overwhelming, all of a sudden mashing the throttle at any point in the rev range provided more than enough thrust for any situation, even on steep mountain ascents.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Harris created a spinoff starring Guillaume, entitled Benson, which followed the character’s ascent from household service to public service (as the lieutenant governor).
    Time, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • Most bands’ B-sides were random live tracks, extraneous remixes, or goofing off in the studio — and Oasis did engage in a bit of that — but Oasis also famously burned off a number of instant classics as B-sides as if to prove this band was definitely no flash in the pan.
    Jesse Adams, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
  • As promised in a social post earlier in the week, the veteran pop singer has dropped the deluxe edition, featuring the original LP’s 13 songs, plus two new tracks featuring rock icons.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Trajectory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trajectory. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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